On Stage: Trashcan Sinatras at Sellersville tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Trashcan Sinatras
On May 27, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) is hosting a very special acoustic show by one of Scotland’s all-time favorite rock bands.
The Trashcan Sinatras, who have been representing Scotland in the international rock scene for more than three decades, are visiting the past...
On Stage: Lissie comfortable with her midwest roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lissie
Rock musicians from all over the country migrate to California on a regular basis. There is a natural attraction there that can’t be denied.
If the young artists can afford it, they’ll stay there on the West Coast. Or, they might venture off to one of the country’s other hot spots for musicians such as Austin, Brooklyn or Nashville.
If you’re...
Mixed Media: A lot to look forward to in June
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope everyone enjoyed the Chester County Open Studio Tour last weekend. It’s so fun to see artists and art appreciators alike come together in the more intimate studio setting; for artists to have the opportunity to showcase their process, and for art appreciators to take in the unique headspace and physical work space of their favorite local artists....
On Stage: Fuchs delivers the real thing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dana Fuchs
It’s pretty obvious where Dana Fuchs is coming from musically. With a foundation in blues, rock and R&B and a voice soulful and powerful enough to command attention even in an overly-noisy rock club, Fuchs delivers the real thing.
Fuchs released her first album “Lonely for a Lifetime” in 2003 and has been delivering soulful, rocking...
On Stage: Kid Koala spins into Philly tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kid Koala
Eric San will be performing in Philadelphia on May 17, but you won’t find his name on any venue listings. His fans, however, know that he’s coming because they know he performs under his entertainment alias – Kid Koala.
On May 17, Kid Koala will bring his “Kid Koala’s Vinyl Vaudeville Floor Kids Edition” to Johnny Brenda’s...
Mixed Media: Chester County Open Studio Tour
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Lynette Shelley at Ivystone
This weekend marks the kick-off of the County Open Studio Tours starting with Chester County. You have plenty of ways to curate your schedule, plenty of conduits to take, with 154 artists spread over 64 studios. Not even the most diligent of art walkers could make it to every site location so I recommend choosing either a theme,...
On Stage: After 40 years, Feelies still feelin’ it
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Feelies
Two years ago, the Feelies celebrated their 40th anniversary as a band.
But, their long career has not been a continuous one. When a band has existed more than four decades, there’s a good chance there was at least one hiatus along the way.
The Feelies, who are performing on May 12 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia,...
On Stage: Chester County’s Brian Fitzy is keeping busy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brian Fitzy
It’s been almost a year since Brian Fitzy released his new album “Hard Times for Dreamers. “ The album dropped May 19, 2017 and Fitzy has been a busy man ever since.
“I’m busy every day – keeping the balance between playing shows and doing things that bring in money,” said Fitzy, during a phone interview Saturday afternoon...
Mixed Media: Art coming up everywhere for spring
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Did you get out for the May First Friday last weekend? I made it down to Carspecken and Scott on Thursday night for the opening of Frances Roosevelt’s solo exhibit of recent work.
The gallery was bustling!
A work by Olga Nelson
In addition to that, the Square Pear Fine Art Gallery (formerly Mala Galleria) made its debut with its new name last week. Their...
On Stage: With Nik Bärtsch, less can be more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nik Bärtsch and Ronin
An often-heard phrase makes the claim that “less is more.” Sometimes, it makes sense — other times not.
The phrase definitely makes sense when it’s used in reference to the music made by Nik Bärtsch.
The music composed and performed by Bärtsch with his various ensembles is minimalistic — and full — at...
